Got a sunburn?
Ouch, right?
Essential oils can help soothe the pain. Discover which ones work best and how to use them safely.
Let’s heal that burn naturally! Ready to learn more?
Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil is a fantastic choice for soothing sunburn due to its anti-inflammatory and calming properties.
Blend a few drops with a carrier oil, such as coconut or aloe vera gel, and gently apply it to the sunburned area twice daily.
This can help reduce redness and discomfort while promoting faster healing.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree essential oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it ideal for treating sunburn.
Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and apply it to the affected skin, particularly after a cool shower in the morning and before bed.
Its cooling sensation can provide immediate relief from burning and itching.
Chamomile Essential Oil
Chamomile essential oil is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, perfect for sunburned skin.
Mix it with a carrier oil and gently rub it onto the sunburned area, preferably in the evening.
Chamomile helps to reduce redness and promote skin regeneration, allowing your skin to heal faster.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil offers a refreshing cooling effect that can relieve the heat and pain of sunburn.
Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil and apply it to the sunburned skin twice daily.
The menthol content helps to numb the affected area, reducing pain and providing a comforting cool sensation.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus essential oil can help alleviate sunburn pain with its anti-inflammatory properties.
Combine it with a carrier oil and apply it to the sunburned area in the morning and evening.
Use it after a cool shower to enhance its soothing effects, helping to calm the skin and reduce swelling.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense essential oil is excellent for promoting skin healing and reducing inflammation caused by sunburn.
Mix a few drops with a carrier oil and gently massage it onto the affected area twice daily.
This can help speed up the healing process and reduce the appearance of peeling and redness.
Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum essential oil is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory and skin-regenerative properties.
Dilute it with a carrier oil and apply to the sunburned skin, focusing on the most affected areas.
Use it in the evening to maximize its skin-healing benefits, which can help lessen pain and accelerate recovery.
Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium essential oil offers anti-inflammatory and skin-balancing benefits, making it great for sunburn relief.
Blend with a carrier oil and rub it onto the sunburned area after a cool shower, both in the morning and evening.
This not only soothes the skin but also helps in preventing peeling.
Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Carrot seed essential oil is rich in antioxidants and can help in the recovery of sunburned skin.
Dilute it with a carrier oil and apply it to the affected area, focusing on the worst spots.
Use it twice daily to aid in healing and rejuvenating the skin, reducing pain and inflammation effectively.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang essential oil helps in soothing sunburn with its anti-inflammatory and calming properties.
Mix with a carrier oil and gently apply to the sunburned skin, especially in the evening.
Its pleasant aroma also adds a relaxing element while it works to reduce redness and aid in skin healing.